Decision details

Extension of FSS framework for a 14-month direct award (1/2/22- 31/03/23) of contracts.

1.    To approve the direct award of the call-off contracts under the Family Support Services (FSS) Framework outlined in Table 1 below for a period of 14 months from 1st February 2022 until 31st March 2023, with the authority to issue a two-months extension until 31^st May 2023at a total cost of £1,692,734. 

As described in the report.

Option 1: to direct award each of the call-off contracts with those providers, as outlined in Table 1: These extensions and awards will ensure continuity of this provision for 2022/23 whilst contributing to the savings required, ensuring we continued to deliver services within the approved budget. This will also give providers assurance to enable them to continue delivery of the service provision until March 2023. This is the recommended option.

Option 2: Do not award contracts set out in Table 1: Any delays to formalising the awards of the contracts will result in contracts and services ceasing effective 1^st February 2022. There is insufficient time to review and undertake a procurement process for these services to ensure continuity for our residents. This option will create further uncertainty for our local providers and disrupt services for residents. We do not recommend this option